Svan salt () is a traditional Georgian spice mix from Svaneti, Georgia. It is a versatile seasoning and is often used in the preparation of soups, salads, as well as meat, potato, and fish dishes.
Herb The spices used to create Svan salt varies, but will usually contain ground coriander, dill, blue fenugreek, red pepper, marigold, garlic, cumin, and white salt. When freshly made, it is usually a bit moist and very aromatic.Miquel Hudin, Daria Kholodilina (2017) Georgia: A guide to the cradle of wine, , p. 74 The wild herbs are gathered in Upper Svaneti, at altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,400 meters. According to tradition, this blend contains key ingredients for longevity. Historically, Svaneti suffered from a shortage of salt, so the Svans traveled to various locations to harvest or extract it, particularly along the coast. After bringing it back to Svaneti, various ingredients were mixed in to increase the quantity.Atlas des produits alimentaires liés à l'origine de la Géorgie, Rome, 2019, p. 83
In 2015, Svan salt, along with a number of other Svan culinary and cultural traditions, were placed on the Georgian list of intangible cultural heritage.ბრძანება №2/34 matsne.gov.ge (არამატერიალური კულტურული მემკვიდრეობის ობიექტებისათვის ძეგლის სტატუსის მინიჭების შესახებ) See also Khmeli suneli Utskho suneli Notes
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